For those of you who doesn’t know, September has been proclaimed by former US President Obama as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. If breast cancer awareness is represented by a pink ribbon, teal ribbon is the international representation for ovarian cancer awareness. With that in mind, I decided to write this post, in collaboration with ConsumerSafety.org, to educate people about ovarian cancer. What...

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My first ever DIY project was a peppermint lip balm because it’s the easiest one to do. This time I wanted to be more adventurous with my DIY so I decided to do a tinted version of my peppermint lip balm. But before we proceed with the recipe, let me first give you a short introduction about the most commonly used colorants in cosmetic...

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Lip balm is a staple cosmetic item in our vanity kit which is normally used to treat chapped lips. Aside from moisturizing our lips, lip balm has other surprising uses making it a versatile product. 1. Eye Cream The thing about store-bought eye creams - they are so expensive! A cheaper alternative is to dab a little bit of lip balm around your...

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I love wearing closed-toe shoes more than wearing sandals (probably because I’m not confident to show off my feet). The problem is I live in a country with a very hot and humid weather so after a long day at work, my feet start to get sweaty in my shoes. Bacteria are attracted to moisture and are the major cause of foot odor....

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